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ascent
An ascent is an upward journey, especially when you are walking or climbing. -
bay of pigs
a bay on the SW coast of Cuba: scene of an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba by US-backed troops (April 17, 1961) -
demolition
The demolition of a building is the act of deliberately destroying it, often in order to build something else in its place. -
drag bunt
an in-motion bunt for a base hit usually attempted by a left-handed batter, who starts for first base while trailing the bat to meet the ball, without squaring around, in order to catch the infield by surprise. Compare sacrifice (def 6). -
felony murder
a killing treated as a murder because, though unintended, it occurred during the commission or attempted commission of a felony, as robbery. -
hiatus
a break or interruption in the continuity of a work, series, action, etc.